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Manny is the black Thief below him. You can't see it, but he is on a forest tile. Sean and Manny are both NPCs, and will not move from their positions.

The black Soldier to Sean's left is actually Kochipahk's character Aligor. I asked Kochipahk if he would like to put one of his characters there for protection.

The red & silver Nomadic Trooper to Sean’s right is Kirk, AznSwift’s character. Again, just a precautionary measure.

The blue Myrmidon and Knight are Padishar and Volund, respectively.

The green Knight at the bottom is the boss, Gerald. He won't move, and he'll only attack if attacked. He'll cough up a D Rank Weapon that can be used by whoever (if someone) defeats him.

The Orange Cavalier has a Red Gem. Just like Gerald, he won't move and will only attacked if attacked.

The main enemies will be Mercenaries. On turn 1, two will spawn from the North & West, then on turn 2 it will be East & South, so on and so forth.

The objective is to defend the Gate for 5 turns.

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[size=7]Manny[/size] & Sean

Manny and Sean were on opposite sides of the roof, keeping watch, the Sun beginning to show itself from the tree tops. Each grew stiff as trees when they began to hear it. Footsteps were coming in from every direction. Not just random footsteps, but synchronized. They each backed into each other, using the other for support and looked straight into the woods. Before the Knight in dark green armor had even walked into the Base’s shadow, Sean had an arrow aimed at him. He removed his helmet and spoke in a loud, yet confidence lacking voice.

???: COMPANY, HALT!

At once, the marching stopped. Manny now had his daggers out and the two men were rotating on the spot. Manny’s eyes were darting in every possible direction, counting the enemies. Sean’s eyes were doing the same, but he was making special care to keep the arrow aimed right at the man’s throat. Each of their eyes showed no fear. Manny was the first to speak in whispers so the Knight wouldn’t hear, the two of them still rotating.

Sean didn’t even get to answer. Manny leaped down and walked over to the Knight, his daggers still drawn. The Knight had emerald armor with gray lining. His face was perfectly normal, his eyes showing he was a newcomer to war. His hair was night-sky blue and slicked back.

Manny: What can I do for you? It must be important if you’d surround just two people.

???: Spy leader Manny?

Manny’s expression grew sour at the mention of the title. He clutched his daggers tighter and spoke.

Manny: Who are you?

???: I’m Gerald, Lt. of the Renoff army Infantry. If you are Manny, you must come with me. I have orders.

Manny: Orders? Sorry soldier, I gave up military life. To simple for me.

Gerald’s pupils grew at hearing the flat out refusal. He spoke in a somewhat desperate voice.

Gerald: Please come back with me? This is one of my first missions as Lt., and I’d like it to be successful. Please?

Manny smiled at this, laughing insanely on the inside.

Manny: Well Lt., I’ve got a lesson for you. Disappointment is a part of life. Tell me, how old are you?

Gerald: I’m 20 years old sir.

Manny: You’re pretty young… Anyways, as a higher ranking officer, I command you to tell them I’m not coming back. I’ve seen enough death in the last few days.

Manny leapt back up to Sean and spoke to him in whispers, his eyes still on Gerald. He had put his helmet back on now. Nonetheless, Sean still had the arrow ready.

Manny: Anyone else show up?

Sean: No. I think he’s telling the truth Manny. What do we do?

Before Manny got to respond, Steve shouted up to him.

Gerald: I’m sorry sir, I have orders from His Majesty. COMPANY, FALL IN!

The small force had begun to show itself at last. The Cavalier in bright orange armor situated itself behind the Base. Two Mercenaries could be seen to the North and West. Gerald himself was in the clearing where Sean, Manny and Darion first “met”.

Manny: Moron… Trying to get us in a false sense of security… What do you think Sean?

Sean quivered his arrow, placed a hand on Manny’s shoulder and looked at him with a playful glint in his eyes.

Sean: “A King has to protect his kingdom in the way he best sees fit”, right?

Manny laughed at hearing his own words repeated again. He returned the glint as he looked at Sean.

Manny: Yeah, that’s right.

Sean: Ready to command your army, you’re Majesty?

Manny: I am.

Both men jumped down from the roof and faced towards the clearing where Gerald was. Manny hid himself in the closest patch of bushes and spoke to Sean.

Manny: If any of them make it in, they get the Base. It’s a rule of war. You stand guard, and I’ll cover you, got it?

Sean: Got it.

An idea came to Manny just then. If Gerald wanted to take the Base, what kind of fight would it be if only two inhabitants protected it?

Manny: On second thought, go inside and alert the others.

Sean nodded, walked backwards until he felt the door. He opened it, went inside, and screamed at the peak of his voice.

Sean: WE’RE UNDER ATTACK! ANYONE WHO IS AWAKE, TAKE POSITIONS AROUND THE BASE!

He then walked back outside just so far that he wouldn’t be hit by the fighters who might be pouring out. He notched an arrow, gave a nod of determination to Manny, and waited. Manny thought to himself before making the order.

Manny: Whoever the real leader is, I hope they can forgive me for this…Defend the base at all costs! NO ONE GETS IN UNTIL THIS IS OVER!

[size=7]Hoath [/size]ZiekBoth Hoath and Ziek had been asleep outside when all of sudden they heard Sean yelling that they were under attack.Hoath:What! An attack!Ziek:Well I guess it's time to kick some butt!Hoath:Hehe, your right.Ziek:Lets go to the back of the base as there seem to be enemies back there.Hoath:Yah, your right. LETS GOOO!!!

Hoath moves 4 up and 1 to the right and waits.Ziek moves 4 up and waits.(Support in effect)

Sean: WE’RE UNDER ATTACK! ANYONE WHO IS AWAKE, TAKE POSITIONS AROUND THE BASE!

Slash awoke suddenly to the sound of sean announcing an attack. He looked over at Veth who was still sleeping.

Slash: Veth come on

Slash said as he shook him awake. Veth wouldnt get up. Slash rolled him over and slapped him.

Slash: GET UP!!!

Veth: WHAT??!?!!?

Slash: We are under attack. Get your axe up and come on.

Veth: Oh crap

Veth said as he got up and grabbed his axe. They ran outside and and looked around the front of the base. It only looked like a couple of mercenaries but they knew there were more.

Veth: Crap!!! They mostly have swords.

Slash: Ya and?

Veth: Everyone knows swords beat axes.

Slash chuckled at this remark and stood ready for the mercenaries. Veth spotted a knight in the distance. He knew axes beat lances so he said...

Veth: You're mine

Veth started advancing towards the knight while Slash saw a couple of mercenaries he could take on and walked in their direction.

Veth moves 1 left 2 down (im pretty sure thats legal)Slash moves 2 left (I think Slash is the Myrmidon on the left. if not move him 3 spaces left. just make sure hes in the forest farthest over that he can reach )

The sounds of fighting began to reach Manny's ears. The group that had come to help was small, but he was sure they would come through in the end. A boy that seemed no older than Kirk had marched out of the Base and settled to the East (OOC: It's actually the West, but this is from Manny's P.o.V.) not to soon after Hoath, Ziek, Slash and Veth had. He had a blue helmet that was brighter than his own clothing, and dark armor. Although he was small, Manny could see the warrior inside of him.

The lad was in a middle of a nice sleep, but the sun insisted for him to wake up with its bright arrays of light. The leaves were rustling; the animals were playing with each other. It was a regular morning in the forest for Kirk, which already added a bright smile on his face. The boy rubbed his eyes a bit, taking away the big blanket that covered his horse. It took a while but he was able to fold it neatly, tucking it back into his bag. The small one from the owl was blown off by the wind for quite some time, stuck to a few branch in one the bushes. It did not escape from the nomad, folded over a few time and going into the big sack.

When he was done, Ho Ho was already awake, neighing a bit at his owner. It was happy when he received a scratch on his long neck by the little boy. Looking at the tall building that was a few feet away, the two men he met was also awake, sitting on the rooftop of the structure. Kirk was waving to the two, but something else was occupying them at the time.

The one in traveler’s clothing, Manny, jumped off from the roof walking off in a random direction. He stopped by an armor man, striking up a conversation with the buff person. Kirk could not hear anything from them, watching the expressions on their face change from one to another. The lad scratched his head, understanding next to nothing about this situation on the group. The young man from before said something to Sean and Manny, finishing with a loud command.

There was quite a few rustling from the forest that intrigued Kirk a bit. He wasted no time in waiting, climbing onto one of the tree top to get a better view of the area. There was a large group of people mobilizing, each armed with a weapon of their own. The boy was unfamiliar with every faces, pondering on who the group could be.

Wait! Mister Manny was talking to them before, maybe they’re his friends!

The nomad giggled with a squeaky voice, climbing onto his hyper horse. With a slow gallop toward the two men, everyone in the fortress was coming out, all carrying their weapons in their hands. It was even more confusing for Kirk with Manny’s last command to defend the base. Some had already left the group, heading off into the forest area and the back of the fortress. Approaching the scowling archer and the thief, he hopped off from his horse to face them.

Sean heard the trotting of horse hooves over the fighting. He scanned the area in front of him, his arrow ready. When Kirk broke the wall of green that was the forest, a sigh of relief escaped him. Kirk jumped off of his horse and asked if these men were Manny's friends. Sean's face tightened and he responded. He tried to keep his voice calm and friendly.

Sean: No Kirk, these aren't friends of Manny's. Remember when I told you there would be times when people did bad things to you, and that the only way to stop them would be to do bad things? Well, this is one of those times I'm afraid. Just stay close to the Base, alright? Two children fight with this group now? Elimine...

Kirk was suffering from a headache from all of the confusion. The lesson from Sean before did not go through, so it confused the nomad even more now. But he knew it was something bad, listening to the clashes of weapons from the field of battle, staring at everyone around him. He nodded at Sean in agreement, walking back to his companion. With a quick leap, he was back on the rider’s seat watching the area.

[size=7]Hoath Ziek[/size]Both Hoath and Ziek had just finished killing the mercs that had attacked them. Hoath: Dang!! These guys are stronger than I thought!!!Ziek: Your just weak.Hoath: Come say that in front of my face!Ziek: ok, YOU.......ARE.........WEAK!!!!Hoath: Why you littl....

As Hoath was about to finish talking two more mercs had appeared where the other 1 came out of.

Hoath: More enemies! Come on Ziek lets take them out.

Hoath had began moving to the center of the wall waiting for the mercs . As he positioned he began looking for Ziek to find that he was going another direction.Hoath: Where the **** is he going ?!?!?!?! Ok, I"m in trouble. -_-;

((OOC) No Will i dont think this would be a good time for the vulnary just kidding)

Veth will stand there and use that vulnary you was talking about (oh ya and a request for the knight (i dont remember his name) owned by Eliwood. can you come down and help Veth out with these... umm please? sorry if this was already your plan and it sounds like nagging.)

as for Slash... hes gonna attack the jerc... i mean merc above him. oh and im also waiting on a lvl up for both dudes so if you want to wait for them you can but ima post their stats that are right now.

(OoC: woah woah woah hang on a sec Hoath's last battle between the 8Hp merc. is wrong Hoath attack is suppose to be 8 not 7 also those merc. are suppose to TINK.so in the finally bopth mercs are dead meaning more EXP for Hoath!)

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ok now lets see where to move my pawns......I mean characters *is stared at viciously by characters* Ziek moves up 1 and 3 to the left and attacks the top merc. aaaaaand Hoath 1 up and 1 left and attacks merc.

ok now lets see where to move my pawns......I mean characters *is stared at viciously by characters* Ziek moves up 1 and 3 to the left and attacks the top merc. aaaaaand Hoath 1 up and 1 left and attacks merc.

The sounds of fighting were growing increasingly clearer, which bode ill for the mixed force. This fight must have been going on for at least five hours, and Manny was sure everyone must have been tired. He was about to speak to Sean when he heard a shout of defeat issue from Gerald and a triumphant yell of victory from Veth. A second later, Manny heard another cry of defeat, but this time from Veth. Manny and Sean stared at each other, thinking the same thing. Manny asked Sean to stay put as he dashed into the woods. As he entered Gerald’s clearing, he saw an ally Knight slay an enemy Mercenary and begin marching back to the Citadel. Manny turned to Gerald, ready to take him prisoner and get answers, when he froze. Standing in front of Gerald was a man large and green enough to be confused for a tree. Manny already knew him and realized he still held his position because the remaining Mercenaries hadn’t moved in the clearing. For a few seconds, all was quiet. Then the tree lifted Gerald with ease and vanished into the woods, all of Gerald’s remaining troops following suit. Manny started moving again when he knew the man wouldn’t return for quite some time. He hoisted Veth's body onto his shoulder and returned to the front door of the Citadel. Sean was the only one left outside, concern on his face.

Sean: Manny, what happened to Veth? He looks terrible… And what about you?

Manny: Veth was defeated by a Mercenary. I’m sure his friends will be able to find him a place to rest, but we need to plan for the long run.

Sean: Alright, we can plan first. Now, you’ve worked for the army, what kind of fun are we actually in for?

Manny: I don’t know Sean, because there were rumors of new branches being made before I left. While I was there though, it was primarily weapon users.

Sean: Huh. So we can possibly be looking at Magicians soon?

Manny: We could be. We may even be in for some Pegasus & Wyvern Riders, so it would be good if more Bow users showed up. I think I may have a few more tricks up my sleeve as well…

Sean: I’ll be here to help.

Manny: Thanks Sean.

Manny gently laid Veth against the wall and poured a Vulnerary down his throat. Both he and Sean then leapt to the roof of the Citadel. Manny was the first to speak.

Manny: I know it may seem awkward, but I wish Noah were here.

Sean: The black armored Rider from that day? Why him? I’d take Hank & Lisa myself… Or even… one of them…

Manny: That’s right, I never told you… Noah is the Honorable Deathbringer.

Sean looked like he had seen a ghost.

Sean: WHAT!? NOAH IS THE DEATHBRINGER?!

Manny: That was my reaction as well.

Terrifying images flowed through Sean’s mind. He could see Noah surrounded by a ring of fire, fighting an entire army on his own. The screams of pain, the thought of that much blood… They sent chills down Sean’s spine.

Sean: Whoo boy… How was that fight? Even with Hank…

Manny: He’s a mad man, Sean. Hank practically destroyed him, and he still went on.

Sean: So… the stories…

Manny: True. Cloud white wyvern with a black armored Rider that have been exiled from Elibe. The red eyes, the General’s Bane. One of the most dangerous men to ever walk Elibe… They’re all real.

Sean: … Huh. Now I know why you’d like him here. Tell him that Renoff “relocated” into that nearby town an-

Manny: We win.

Again, the images. Sean was glad Noah wasn’t here to know about this. Granted, this whole thing would already be over, but… Sean preferred it this way.

The next morning...

Sean woke up to find Manny already awake, his face hard.

Sean: Whats wrong, Manny?

Manny: There is something I didn't tell you yesterday about Renoff. It will have to wait until later though, because I've get preperations to make.

You've all fought one hell of an Event. Congratulations to Shad/Veth for the Halberd, and I sing a song of sorrow for your defeat.

Now, go out to the Arena, get some levels, work on your RPs, whatever you want! Just be ready the next time Renoff decides to knock on the door of the Citadel of Mercenaries, even though we'll just send them right back where they came from!